now and then, but he can't dedicate his time to those sorts of things."

For the past four years, Mr. T has kept a low profile because he's been struggling to overcome a serious health problem, which Mr. T says is the toughest battle he's had to face.

Caplan says Mr. T is very religious and up-beat. He spends a lot of time visiting children in hospitals and with people who he says "need hope."

Mr. T became one of Hollywood's roughest, toughest dudes when he starred opposite Sly in "Rocky III." You might remember the infamous line he intimidated Rocky Balboa with before their second bout: "I pity the fool."

Another memorable Mr. T one-liner: "I believe in the Golden Rule - the man with the gold rules."